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Definition of self-examination in English:

self-examination

noun

mass noun

1The study of one's own behaviour and motivations.

‘a period of considerable self-doubt and self-examination’

‘Through introspection and self-examination each of us can identify the handful of traits that are operating as hindrances in our own inner lives, and thus we pinpoint the curriculum for our personal transformative work’

‘The challenge was to make these methods of self-betterment credible to Americans who were no longer immersed in the old Puritan traditions of self-examination and self-culture.’

‘It is a day devoted to atonement, introspection and self-examination.’

‘In an era of short-lived electronic music careers, the duo stayed relevant a decade later through reinvention and self-examination, challenging the changing climes in electronic music.’

‘For all his efforts at acute self-examination, though, one area remains largely unexplored.’

‘Such self-examination is crucial to any successful behavior modification, but it doesn't come easy to most of us.’

‘I'd rather read the reasoned thoughts of someone who has taken the time for self-examination as opposed to attacking others simply for having views that are outside of the mainstream.’

‘Herman suggests that moving from self-examination and private testimony to engagement and public testimony is a key part of the recovery process.’

‘Failure of any kind should be a stimulus for self-examination that ultimately suggests alternative approaches.’

‘The process of achieving congruency brings us closer to our life goals, and it necessarily entails self-examination and insight.’

‘After a period of thoughtful self-examination, I've arrived at a few uncomfortable realizations.’